Alice is a 20-year-old student from Kenya. She is the fourth child in a family of six. She lives with her parents who are farmers. Alice has been performing well in school and enjoys playing football. She has great hope for a bright future. About seven months ago, Alice began to experience troubling symptoms, such as headaches and difficulty swallowing. Since the problem persisted, she decided to seek medical attention. She visited a local dispensary, and after an initial assessment, was sent for an ultrasound scan. She was diagnosed with right multinodular goiter. Surgeons at our medical partner's care center, Nazareth Hospital, examined her and ordered thyroid function tests. Alice was prescribed medication, and later, the surgeon recommended a thyroidectomy. However, Alice and her parents are unable to afford the surgery and are in need of financial support. If left untreated, the goiter will continue to grow, and her symptoms will worsen. She may also develop complications such as thyrotoxicosis. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Alice receive treatment. She is scheduled to undergo a thyroidectomy on September 26th where surgeons will remove all or part of her thyroid gland. This procedure will cost $633, and she and her family need help raising the funds for her treatment. “This condition has made me feel like the future I once hoped for is slipping away. I humbly plead for help so that I can put this behind me, excel in school, and create a brighter future for the sake of my family,” Alice said.

Nwet Kyi is a 40-year-old mother of three from Thailand. She works as an agricultural day laborer alongside her middle son. In her free time, Nwet enjoys listening to music on her son's phone and spending time with her family. On the night of July 21st 2024, Nwet Kyi began experiencing severe headaches, particularly on the left side. The next morning, she was shocked to find that she had lost vision in her left eye. The doctor suspected optic disc swelling, which caused the blindness in her left eye. Doctors want Nwet Kyi to undergo an MRI to help the medical team diagnose Nwet Kyi's condition and formulate an appropriate treatment plan. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $681 to cover the cost of Nwet Kyi's care, scheduled for August 14th. Nwet Kyi said, “I want to regain my vision in my left eye. Thank you, Watsi, for helping me get this scan. Once I recover fully, I will continue working with my family and do my best to pay off our debt.”

Elisha is the younger child in a family of two children in Tanzania. He is a playful and friendly boy. Elisha has not started going to school yet, but parents plan to enroll him in school once he turns five years old. Elisha's father is a hard-working man who earns a living selling thrift clothes and his mother is employed as a cook at a small food vendor. When Elisha was one year old, his legs started bowing outward. At first, it was a slight bow, but it worsened quickly. The bowing made it hard for him to walk and play. Elisha's parents tried seeking treatment for him, but the medication they were prescribed did not help much, and surgical options were financially out of reach. Elisha's family was later referred to our medical partner's care center by one of their community partners. Elisha’s mother had to ask for leave from work and travel for two days to seek treatment for her son. Elisha was diagnosed with Fluorosis and Bilateral Severe Genu Varus. He needs corrective surgery to help straighten his legs. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, has scheduled his treatment for August 6th and they are requesting $810 to fund this procedure. Elisha’s mother says: “On our way here we were praying that Elisha gets the treatment required for his leg to be normal because we see this condition will be a problem as he grows older."